The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, EU Law Directions will help them:· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear· Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law· Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · The online resources include self-test questions with instant feedback to consolidate your learning, suggested approaches to end of chapter questions to help you perfect your technique, as well as a timeline of key moments in EU legal history to give you a contextual overview of the subject.

Does land law's specialized and historic vocabulary make it hard for your students to engage?Designed to support a progressive learning experience, Land Law Directions provides a lively introduction to the subject and makes this often daunting area clear and engaging. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place they can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Digital formats and resourcesThis eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources are available at www.oup.com/he/landlaw_directions8e/ and include:- New scenario questions aimed at helping to apply the law in practice- New animated diagrams providing visual explanation of complex topics- Guidance on answering the end-of-chapter questions- Quick fire self-test questions with answer feedback- Links to further reading suggestions- Flashcard glossary to revise key terms- Additional material and discussion of advanced topics including adverse possession, and easements and profits

A considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Equity & Trusts Law Directions offers the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won't overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear· Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law· Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.· The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features· Three video lectures presented by Gary Watt introduce key areas of debate within the subject · General guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios · Sample essay questions and problem scenarios, along with answer guidance · Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid understanding · Flashcard glossary to help test knowledge of key terms · Self-test questions per chapter with instance feedback

Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning.Public Law Directions, Third Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases.This is the most student friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Key Features- Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear- dentify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law- Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to the digital-only update· Digital update 2026: Updated to cover the latest developments in public law, including issues arising from Lord Mandelsons appointment as US Ambassador; developments on devolution; the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles; changes to government policy on removing asylum seekers; the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026; the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25, and updates on changes introduced by the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. · Digital update 2026: Discusses the decisions in recent cases such as U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 19 and Shvidler v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs [2025] UKSC 30 · Digital update 2026: Discusses recent cases concerning parliamentary privilege, human rights, police powers and protest · Digital update 2026: Covers recent judicial review cases, covering themes such as local authority decision-making, immigration and asylum policy, government security decisions, and standing Digital formats and resourcesThe 9th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and features that offer extra learning support including multiple choice questions and podcasts.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning.Tort Law Directions, Ninth Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases.This is the most student friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Key Features-Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear-Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law-Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help your students tackle assessments with confidence-Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going further-Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to the digital-only update· Digital update 2026: English law has been reluctant to impose liability for acts of omission, or failures to act. Tindall v CC of Thames Valley (2024) illustrates the challenge of defining omissions. · Digital update 2026: Two recent cases involving causation are presented in Chapter 4. In Michael Holmes v Poeton Holdings (2023), the Court of Appeal put to rest any doubt that the concept of material contribution to injury applies to both divisible and indivisible injury. And in Armstead v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co Ltd (2024), the Supreme Court emphasised that regarding the issue of legal causation, the burden of proving that damage is too remote lies with the defendant. · Digital update 2026: The Alcock test recently came into focus in Young v Downey (2025). Here, the Court of Appeal held that to require proof of a 4-year-olds understanding of traumatic events would wrongly constitute adding an additional element to the Alcock requirements. · Digital update 2026: In DJ v Barnsely MBC (2024), the Court of Appeal held that the relationship between the tortfeasor and the local authority was sufficiently akin to employment to create vicarious liability. · Digital update 2026: Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd (2024) concerns the key environmental issue of discharge of sewage into waterways. Here, a unanimous Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal in holding that the fact that the Water Industry Act 1991 established a statutory scheme for regulating sewerage would not prevent the owner of a canal or other waterway from bringing an action in private nuisance or trespass when pollution has been caused due to the discharge of sewage. · Digital update 2026: In Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (2026) the Supreme Court held that the ex turpi causa principle could apply in a case where a claimant found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity was subsequently detained in a secure mental facility. · Digital update 2026: Clarke v GNM (2025) provides a recent example of a successful defence of truth. In a six-week trial, 29 witnesses gave evidence that the defendant, the Guardian newspaper, had provided an accurate description of behaviour by the claimant, who was suing the newspaper for defamation. · Digital update 2026: A recent and significant case on lost years was CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2026), where the Supreme Court held that damages awarded in respect of birth injuries should cover not just the years of the expected life span of the injured claimant but the whole of the life span which would have been lived if uninjured. · Digital update 2026: In 2023 the Supreme Court confirmed a new type of injunction, the Newcomer Injunction, which is discussed in the context of Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers (2023) in a new section of Chapter 17. Digital formats and resourcesThe 9th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and features that offer extra learning support including multiple choice questions and podcasts.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

This is the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Watt's Equity & Trusts Law Directions presents students with a considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique on the topic. Key features · Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearly · Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear · Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law · Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence · Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further · Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this edition · Discusses the implications of cryptocurrency for the specific performance of agreements and the tracing of funds in equity · Reviews the use of 'massively discretionary trusts' and sham trusts to hide wealth from the tax authorities · Covers ethical investment of trusts and the implications of political controversies for the funding of charitable trusts · References the Court of Appeal on the relationship between the fiduciary duty and the duty care, as well as remedies where fiduciary gains and careless losses arise from the same transaction · Includes updates from the Supreme Court on a claimant's ability to recover in an action tainted by their illegality and an innocent claimant’s recovery of wrongful fiduciary gains that the CPS wants to confiscate for criminality Digital formats and resources The eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with video lectures by the author, sample essay questions and problem scenarios with guidance on answering, self-test questions, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning.Criminal Law Directions, Eighth Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases.An accessible and highly readable guide to criminal law, offering contextual knowledge, details of key cases, and supportive critical evaluation of the law.Key FeaturesThe Directions series has been written with students in mind. As they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:-Gain balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount f detail conveyed clearly-Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear-Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law-Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid uderstanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence-Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going furtherAlso available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to the digital-only update· Digital update 2026: R v BCZ [2025] EWCA Crim 1465 on the meaning of wilful in the mens rea required for child cruelty;· Digital update 2026: R v Cheng [2024] EWCA Crim 1400 on sufficiency of evidence in loss of control; · Digital update 2026: R v Bah (Ibrahima) [2024] EWCA Crim 1499 on causation in gross negligence manslaughter; · Digital update 2026: R v Hobday [2025] EWCA Crim 46 on consent and the non-fatal offences against the person; · Digital update 2026: R v BVA [2025] EWCA Crim 1359 on deception and consent in sexual offences; · Digital update 2026: R v Thompson [2024] EWCA Crim 1146 on sexual under s.78; · Digital update 2026: R v Gower [2025] Crim LR 220 on non-insane automatism. · Digital update 2026: New academic papers and books of note include: Herring, J. and McCormack, S. Reframing rape: from consent to responsibility [2025] 1(2) Gender and Justice 248-267. and Monaghan, N. A Sad Case of Manslaughter: Gross Negligence Manslaughter Where the Deceased is Engaged in Criminal Activity and the Parties are Acting in Concert R v Ibrahima Bah [2024] EWCA Crim 1499 (2025) 89(3) JCL 174-179. Digital formats and resourcesCriminal Law Directions is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats; the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on answering the end of chapter questions, flashcard glossary, web links, figures and tables from the book, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.

The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, EU Law Directions will help them:· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear· Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law· Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · The online resources include self-test questions with instant feedback to consolidate your learning, suggested approaches to end of chapter questions to help you perfect your technique, as well as a timeline of key moments in EU legal history to give you a contextual overview of the subject.

Does land law's specialized and historic vocabulary make it hard for your students to engage?Designed to support a progressive learning experience, Land Law Directions provides a lively introduction to the subject and makes this often daunting area clear and engaging. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place they can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Digital formats and resourcesThis eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources are available at www.oup.com/he/landlaw_directions8e/ and include:- New scenario questions aimed at helping to apply the law in practice- New animated diagrams providing visual explanation of complex topics- Guidance on answering the end-of-chapter questions- Quick fire self-test questions with answer feedback- Links to further reading suggestions- Flashcard glossary to revise key terms- Additional material and discussion of advanced topics including adverse possession, and easements and profits

A considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Equity & Trusts Law Directions offers the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won't overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear· Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law· Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.· The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features· Three video lectures presented by Gary Watt introduce key areas of debate within the subject · General guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios · Sample essay questions and problem scenarios, along with answer guidance · Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid understanding · Flashcard glossary to help test knowledge of key terms · Self-test questions per chapter with instance feedback

Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning.Public Law Directions, Third Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases.This is the most student friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Key Features- Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear- dentify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law- Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to the digital-only update· Digital update 2026: Updated to cover the latest developments in public law, including issues arising from Lord Mandelsons appointment as US Ambassador; developments on devolution; the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles; changes to government policy on removing asylum seekers; the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026; the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-25, and updates on changes introduced by the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023. · Digital update 2026: Discusses the decisions in recent cases such as U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 19 and Shvidler v Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs [2025] UKSC 30 · Digital update 2026: Discusses recent cases concerning parliamentary privilege, human rights, police powers and protest · Digital update 2026: Covers recent judicial review cases, covering themes such as local authority decision-making, immigration and asylum policy, government security decisions, and standing Digital formats and resourcesThe 9th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and features that offer extra learning support including multiple choice questions and podcasts.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning.Tort Law Directions, Ninth Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases.This is the most student friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Key Features-Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear-Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law-Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help your students tackle assessments with confidence-Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going further-Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to the digital-only update· Digital update 2026: English law has been reluctant to impose liability for acts of omission, or failures to act. Tindall v CC of Thames Valley (2024) illustrates the challenge of defining omissions. · Digital update 2026: Two recent cases involving causation are presented in Chapter 4. In Michael Holmes v Poeton Holdings (2023), the Court of Appeal put to rest any doubt that the concept of material contribution to injury applies to both divisible and indivisible injury. And in Armstead v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Co Ltd (2024), the Supreme Court emphasised that regarding the issue of legal causation, the burden of proving that damage is too remote lies with the defendant. · Digital update 2026: The Alcock test recently came into focus in Young v Downey (2025). Here, the Court of Appeal held that to require proof of a 4-year-olds understanding of traumatic events would wrongly constitute adding an additional element to the Alcock requirements. · Digital update 2026: In DJ v Barnsely MBC (2024), the Court of Appeal held that the relationship between the tortfeasor and the local authority was sufficiently akin to employment to create vicarious liability. · Digital update 2026: Manchester Ship Canal Co Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd (2024) concerns the key environmental issue of discharge of sewage into waterways. Here, a unanimous Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal in holding that the fact that the Water Industry Act 1991 established a statutory scheme for regulating sewerage would not prevent the owner of a canal or other waterway from bringing an action in private nuisance or trespass when pollution has been caused due to the discharge of sewage. · Digital update 2026: In Lewis-Ranwell v G4S Health Services (2026) the Supreme Court held that the ex turpi causa principle could apply in a case where a claimant found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity was subsequently detained in a secure mental facility. · Digital update 2026: Clarke v GNM (2025) provides a recent example of a successful defence of truth. In a six-week trial, 29 witnesses gave evidence that the defendant, the Guardian newspaper, had provided an accurate description of behaviour by the claimant, who was suing the newspaper for defamation. · Digital update 2026: A recent and significant case on lost years was CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2026), where the Supreme Court held that damages awarded in respect of birth injuries should cover not just the years of the expected life span of the injured claimant but the whole of the life span which would have been lived if uninjured. · Digital update 2026: In 2023 the Supreme Court confirmed a new type of injunction, the Newcomer Injunction, which is discussed in the context of Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers (2023) in a new section of Chapter 17. Digital formats and resourcesThe 9th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and features that offer extra learning support including multiple choice questions and podcasts.For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

This is the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Watt's Equity & Trusts Law Directions presents students with a considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique on the topic. Key features · Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearly · Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear · Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law · Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence · Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further · Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this edition · Discusses the implications of cryptocurrency for the specific performance of agreements and the tracing of funds in equity · Reviews the use of 'massively discretionary trusts' and sham trusts to hide wealth from the tax authorities · Covers ethical investment of trusts and the implications of political controversies for the funding of charitable trusts · References the Court of Appeal on the relationship between the fiduciary duty and the duty care, as well as remedies where fiduciary gains and careless losses arise from the same transaction · Includes updates from the Supreme Court on a claimant's ability to recover in an action tainted by their illegality and an innocent claimant’s recovery of wrongful fiduciary gains that the CPS wants to confiscate for criminality Digital formats and resources The eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with video lectures by the author, sample essay questions and problem scenarios with guidance on answering, self-test questions, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

Oxford University Press understands the need for current coverage in law courses and strives to provide lecturers and students with the most up to date information to support teaching and learning.Criminal Law Directions, Eighth Edition, is now available as a 2026 digital-only update that incorporates essential new content to reflect the current state of the field. Ahead of the Autumn 2026 term, the digital version of this text has been updated to include coverage of recent landmark cases.An accessible and highly readable guide to criminal law, offering contextual knowledge, details of key cases, and supportive critical evaluation of the law.Key FeaturesThe Directions series has been written with students in mind. As they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:-Gain balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount f detail conveyed clearly-Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear-Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law-Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid uderstanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence-Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going furtherAlso available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to the digital-only update· Digital update 2026: R v BCZ [2025] EWCA Crim 1465 on the meaning of wilful in the mens rea required for child cruelty;· Digital update 2026: R v Cheng [2024] EWCA Crim 1400 on sufficiency of evidence in loss of control; · Digital update 2026: R v Bah (Ibrahima) [2024] EWCA Crim 1499 on causation in gross negligence manslaughter; · Digital update 2026: R v Hobday [2025] EWCA Crim 46 on consent and the non-fatal offences against the person; · Digital update 2026: R v BVA [2025] EWCA Crim 1359 on deception and consent in sexual offences; · Digital update 2026: R v Thompson [2024] EWCA Crim 1146 on sexual under s.78; · Digital update 2026: R v Gower [2025] Crim LR 220 on non-insane automatism. · Digital update 2026: New academic papers and books of note include: Herring, J. and McCormack, S. Reframing rape: from consent to responsibility [2025] 1(2) Gender and Justice 248-267. and Monaghan, N. A Sad Case of Manslaughter: Gross Negligence Manslaughter Where the Deceased is Engaged in Criminal Activity and the Parties are Acting in Concert R v Ibrahima Bah [2024] EWCA Crim 1499 (2025) 89(3) JCL 174-179. Digital formats and resourcesCriminal Law Directions is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats; the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on answering the end of chapter questions, flashcard glossary, web links, figures and tables from the book, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.